1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil in a large pan. Add onion and saute until translusent, but not brown. Add rice and saute for about five minutes.
2. Add all remaining ingredients in the following order: pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, water, cabbage, tomatoes, bay leaf, salt. Stir well. Cook on stove top for about 5 minutes and transfer into a small rectangle glass pan. Sprinkle generously with remaining paprika.
3. Bake for half an hour, or until done. Serve with warm crusty whole wheat vegan bread.